How To Fix CKMLAVR300 - Create the necessary summarization records first for &1 in &2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLAVR - Message Class for Cumulation and Revision

• Message number: 300

• Message text: Create the necessary summarization records first for &1 in &2/&3

What causes this issue?

Summarization records are missing for the Material Ledger Documents
for material &1& in period &2&/&3&.
Summarization records summarize document data and, since Release 4.6,
are updated after every posting. These records do not exist for period
data created with an older Release.

System Response

Processing is terminated, as it is not possible to display the data
without the summarization records.

How to fix this error?

Create the summarization records for the relevant periods using Report
ML_MLCD_CREATE (You only need to do this once).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLAVR300 - Create the necessary summarization records first for &1 in &2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message CKMLAVR300, which states "Create the necessary summarization records first for &1 in &2/&3," typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and is related to the summarization of data for actual costing.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system is trying to perform a calculation or process that requires summarization records, but those records have not been created yet. The placeholders (&1, &2, &3) in the error message represent specific details about the material and the period in question. The error can occur in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Summarization Records: The necessary summarization records for the material in the specified period do not exist.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the Material Ledger or the actual costing process.
  Data Processing Order: The process that requires the summarization records is being executed before the records are created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Create Summarization Records:
  
  Use transaction code CKMLCP (Material Ledger: Create Summarization Records) to create the necessary summarization records for the specified material and period.
  Ensure that you have the correct selection criteria (material, plant, period) when creating the records.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the Material Ledger and actual costing. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Check if the Material Ledger is activated for the relevant materials and plants.
  
  
  
  Run the Correct Processes in Order:
  
  Ensure that you are following the correct sequence of processes. For example, make sure that all necessary postings and calculations are completed before attempting to create or use summarization records.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Documentation:
  
  Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Consult SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on the specific transaction or process you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CKMLCP: Create Summarization Records
  CKMLAVR: Actual Costing Run
  CKMLPR: Price Determination
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Material Ledger Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for the Material Ledger, including settings for actual costing, currency settings, and valuation methods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKMLAVR300 error and successfully create the necessary summarization records for your materials.